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U-22 Matrix System Automotive Finishes |
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| Behind the Roostertail |
| Founded: |
2009 |
| Owner: |
Steve and Sue Webster |
| Driver: |
Mike Webster |
| Website: |
link
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| Homeport: |
Reading, PA |
| Length: |
29' |
| Width: |
14' 6" |
| Weight: |
7000 lbs. |
| Engine: |
T-55/L-7 Turbine |
Crew Chief:
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John Walters
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| Engineer: |
Dante D'alessandro
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| Victories: |
| None |
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Photo: Chris Denslow
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Team website: www.websterracing.com
The U-22 hull was built originally by Ed Cooper in 1998. The boat campaigned from 1998 till mid season of 2002. It was nicknamed "Tubby" due to the weight of the boat with the Alison power plant. Purchased in 2008 by Webster Racing LLC, the hull has gone through considerable changes and now is running with turbine power.
Driver Profile
MIKE WEBSTER: Racing for Mike Webster began at the age of 10 in the outboard category. Over the years he has progressed through the limited ranks. Webster is no stranger to success earning numerous World, National, and Regional titles along the way. Mike earned 2009 Rookie of the Year honors in the Unlimited Category
Crew Chief
JOHN WALTERS: 13 Wins
John Walters brings a lot to the table as crew chief for the U-22 team. A boat
racer for most of his life, Walters has made his presence felt both on and off
the race course. In the 1970s, he drove Limited hydroplanes and served as a crew
member for the National Champion ATLAS VAN LINES Unlimited hydroplane, owned by
the late great Bill Muncey. In 1982, as driver of Dave Heerensperger's PAY 'n
PAK, John became the very first Unlimited driver to win a race with turbine
power.
2009 Season Recap:
The 2009 race season was largely a huge success for Webster Racing. Starting off in Madison, Indiana the team proved that their hard work in the previous year would pay off. The former Master Tire owned by Ed Cooper completed its very first runs at qualifying speeds of 130 MPH. The following race in Detroit, Michigan was another break through with driver Mike Webster completing his Unlimited drivers qualifications.In just their third Unlimited race the U-22 Matrix Systems Automotive Finishes qualified for their first final, and finished 7th overall for the weekend. In Seattle the U-22 showed considerable speed and handling improvements. Unfortunately, the team was plagued by gearbox issues, which prevented them from making the final.The final race in the United States for 2009 took place Evansville, Indiana. Continuing to work on gearbox ratios and boat setup the team made considerable improvements again. With the success attained during the season the team was invited to race at the Oryx Cup in Doha, Qatar. The honor of racing overseas was a wonderful culmination for the teams rookie season.
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